ACR - 121 Course Syllabus
Overview
Syllabus
ACR - 121 Course Syllabus
Compton College
Syllabus: Spring 2022
| Important Course Information: | |
| Course Title: | ACR - 121 |
| Instructor: | Todd Kler |
| Instructor Email: | Tkler@compton.edu |
| CRN Number: | 30807 |
| Section Meeting Days: | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
| Lecture Meeting Time: | 7:30am - 10:40am (M & Tu) via TechConnect ZOOM |
| In-person Lab Meeting Times: | 7:30am – 10:40am (Wed) on campus VT-197 |
| Online Lab Meeting Times/Weekly Review: | 7:30am – 10:40am (Th) Via TechConnect ZOOM |
| Meeting Room: | Lecture Via ZOOM meeting and on Campus (VT197) for Labs |
| Instructor Office: | VT202a Via ZOOM meeting upon request |
| Instructor Office Hours: | 2:00pm to 3:00pm M – Th. Or by appointment |
| Office Phone: | (310) 900-1600 ext. 2631 |
Textbooks:
Required Text (this is your main textbook):
- Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 21st ed. Althouse, ISBN: 9781645645528
Recommended Text (NOT REQUIERED):
- Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning, 9th edition, Russell E. Smith, ISBN: 13-978-1-2851-7998-6
- Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning Technicians, 3rd ed., Wirz, ISBN: 987-1-305-50643-5
- HVAC Control Systems, 4th ed., Auvil, ISBN: 987-0-8269-0779-0
Required Supplies:
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves
- Notebook
- Pencils
Supplemental Materials (to be provided):
- Handouts
- Videos
- PowerPoint Lectures
Note: Due to COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus concerns, Compton College has implemented remote/alternative learning for lecture courses for the Spring 2022 Semester. Arrangements for courses with lab will vary depending on the subject matter (Consult with your instructor). ACR 121 - CRN 30387 is will not be meeting face-to-face for lecture; instead, lectures will be provided by remote learning via Canvas and Zoom. Please check your compton.edu emails every day for updates from me or the campus.
Please note that our course content may change to accommodate alternative class instruction i.e., on campus Labs, so it is important to review your syllabus regularly for changes. You will be required to maintain regular COVID-19 testing as required by Compton College to attend on campus Labs. If you have questions or concerns regarding these changes, please contact me at TKler@compton.edu
General compliance with on campus visits for Laboratory:
- For a full and complete up to date Protocols visit the Entry to Campus Protocol
- Face coverings are required at all times, no exceptions.
- Everyone must have his/her temperature screened when arriving on campus.
- Students must complete an online Daily Wellness Survey via MyCompton within 12 hours of the scheduled arrival time. Example: For a 7:30 a.m. Monday lab – complete the survey between 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:29 a.m. Monday.
- COVID testing requirement(s) can be fulfilled by setting an appointment with:
- Los Angeles County residents: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/
- Orange County residents: https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-testing#wherecanIgettested
- Curative: https://book.curative.com/search#11/33.872/-118.1663
- Everyone must practice spatial distancing, in addition to the following:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
- Ensure your mask covers your nose and mouth. Yes, your mask must cover both your nose and mouth – No exceptions.
Compton College Mission Statement:
Compton College is a welcoming environment where the diversity of our students is supported to pursue and attain academic and professional excellence. Compton College promotes solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for transfer, completion, and lifelong learning.
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to air conditioning and refrigeration theory and provide an overview of the skills needed for employment in the industry. Soldering and brazing copper to copper and copper to steel with air-acetylene and oxygen-acetylene methods, use of hand tools, electric meters, and test equipment are included.
Course Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to introduce students to air conditioning and refrigeration theory and provide an overview of the skills needed for employment in the industry. Topics introduced include safety, air conditioning system operation and components, brazing, electrical applications, service tools, and equipment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students should demonstrate the following skills:
- After reading the textbook and participating in class discussions, students will apply their knowledge of appropriate lab practices, concepts, and theories by placing refrigeration manifold gauges on a window air conditioning unit and check for the correct charge based on the type of refrigerant used in the system.
- After completion of this course students will acquire the skills necessary to successfully braze refrigeration components to meet basic industry standards.
- After completion of this course students will have the knowledge necessary to perform basic HVACR service in a safe manner.
Assessment Activities:
Assessment activities takes the form of a practical, written, essay and/or presentation format. Practical is assessment of applied skills. Written testing includes multiple choice or fill-in the blank. Presentation activities require team participation. Essays are directed as question requiring a written response. Essays may include discussion topic(s).
Evaluation Criteria:
- Lab Assignments & LMS (HVACRedu.net) – 20%
- Participation/Discussion(s) & Attendance – 20%
- Quizzes – 20%
- Mid-Term – 20%
- Final Exam – 20%
Grading Scale:
- Students will be assessed using written, oral, or practical testing. Grading will be based on the following:
- Practical: Pass= Satisfactory demonstration, Fail= Unsatisfactory demonstration
- Written, essay, or oral assessments.
- Grading scale: A=100-90 B=89.9-80 C=79.9-70 D= 69.9- 59 F= Below 59
Student Requirements:
- Student is required to furnish his/her textbook, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Notebook, and Pencils.
- Student must provide his/her personal protective equipment.
- Students are required to follow all policies outlined in the Compton College Handbook.
Attendance Requirements:
- Students whose absences from a class exceed 10% of the scheduled class meeting time may be dropped from the class. A student who registers for a class and never attends is still responsible for dropping the class. It is the responsibility of the student to officially drop a class by the deadline date. Two tardies equal one absence.
Important Dates to Remember:
| Subject | Crse_# | CRN | First_Class_Mtg | Last_Day_Drop | Last_Day_Drop_W |
| ACR | 121 | 30807 | 2/14/2022 | 2/22/2022 | 3/24/2022 |
- No show Drops (2/14/2022): You will be dropped from the course if you fail to show on the first day of class is scheduled to meet.
- Drop Data without a “W” (2/22/2022)
- Drop Date with a “W” (3/24/2022)
- If you fail to drop prior to 3/24/2022 you will receive the grade you earned, and this grade will appear on your transcript.
Statement of Student Conduct: (Include College Policy)
- Compton College is dedicated to maintaining an optimal learning environment that thrives upon academic honesty. To uphold the academic integrity of the institution, all members of our academic community, faculty, staff, and students alike, must assume responsibility for providing an educational environment of the highest standards characterized by a spirit of academic honesty. It is the responsibility of all members of the Compton College academic community to behave in a manner which encourages learning, promotes honesty, and acts with fairness toward others. For more information, please refer to your College Catalog or Compton Community College District Board Policy 5500.
- Students must follow rules of the class. Safety is the priority number one!
- Instructor’s expectation of student’s conduct: Conduct at Compton College must conform to the laws of the State of California, District policies, and campus rules and regulations. The College faculty, staff, and administration are dedicated to maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Policy regarding audio taping of lectures: NOT Allowed, except when prior “special accommodations” are made.
- Cheating, plagiarism (including plagiarism in a student publication), or engaging in other academic dishonesty shall constitute worthy cause for discipline, including but not limited to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student.
Student Resources Available at Compton College:
- Your success is our number one priority at Compton College. College resources to help you succeed include computer labs, tutoring centers, the library, health services, and services for designated groups, such as veterans, formerly incarcerated persons, parent-scholars, homeless persons, former foster youth, and students with disabilities. For a comprehensive list of Academic Resources and Support Programs, please visit http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/supportservices/index.aspx
Food and Housing/Basic Needs:
- Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance at Compton College is urged to contact The Tartar Support Network at tartarsupport@compton.edu or (310) 900-1600 ext. 2538 help.
- https://www.compton.edu/studentservices/student-equity-program/student-resources.aspx#collapse_d7e167
Special Accommodations:
- Any student who has a disability and/or special needs should alert the instructor by the second week of the semester so that special accommodations can be made. By notifying the instructor you can work together to develop a plan to meet unique accommodations needed for success in the course. Additional resources can be located on the Compton College Website. Use this link and you can locate additional resources on the Compton College Website or by contacting the Student Resource Center:
Special Resource Center (SRC)
First floor of the VT Building (VT 109)
Adjacent to the CalWORKs Office
Phone: (310) 900-1600, Ext. 2402
The Special Resource Center (SRC) is the California Community College Systems Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) Program at Compton College. The SRC is all about equity and making sure any student can reach his or her full potential. The SRC assists students with disabilities, so they have equal access to all educational programs and activities on campus. The SRC provides support services to students with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, psychological disabilities, developmental delay, brain injury, visual impairments, health problems and hearing impairments.
Recording in the Classroom:
- The use of any recording device during class without the prior consent of the instructor is prohibited, except as necessary to provide reasonable auxiliary aids and academic adjustments to students with disabilities who present official documentation from the Special Resource Center to the instructor prior to recording. This is to protect privacy and to create a safe classroom environment where all participants can discuss potentially controversial or sensitive subjects freely. If you want to take a photograph or make an audio or video recording, you must get the prior written permission of the instructor. The instructor also may require the verbal and/or written permission of everyone present. Even if a student gets permission to record, the recordings are only for personal use and may not be distributed, posted, published, or shared in any manner. A student who records without instructor permission or distributes any recordings is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with Compton Community College District Administrative Procedure 5520: Standards Discipline Procedures.
Undocumented Students:
- Compton College is committed to supporting the success of all students. If you identify as undocumented, AB540, and/or a DACA student, we have many support services and staff on hand to help. Please visit http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/financialaid/ab540/ for more information
Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Pell Grants:
- Struggling to pay for tuition, books, or other costs associated with going to college? If so, Compton College has financial aid, scholarships, and other financial assistance solutions to help pay the bills so you can focus on class. For more information about how to maximize your financial aid and scholarship opportunities, please make an appointment with a financial aid counselor at 310-900-1600, ext. 2935, or visit Financial Aid online at http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/financialaid/.
Mandatory Reporting: Child Abuse, Gender-Based, or Sexual Misconduct:
- Your safety is important to me. Please know that that if you reveal child abuse, child neglect, or gender-based or sexual misconduct (including harassment, sexual assault, stalking or intimate partner violence) to me or any instructor, we are required by law to report the problem to the Compton College Police Department. However, psychologists are not required to report your incident. To speak confidentially with a psychologist, please contact St. John’s Health Center for a free appointment: (213) 226-7480. You can also visit http://www.compton.edu/studentservices/healthcenter/ for scheduling information.
Disclaimer Statement:
- Students will be notified ahead of time when and if any changes are made to course requirements or policies. Instructor reserves the right to offer or not offer make-up assignments on case-by-case scenario. DO NOT expect or anticipate instructor to provide make-up assignments for assignments that were not completed prior to the due date.
Semester schedule of topics and assignments: ASSIGNMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- Assignments may include, but not limited to the following:
- Safety Test
- Discussions and/or participation
- Textbook readings (quizzes and exams may follow textbook reading assignments)
- Lab: Work with and understand course topic generally from lectures or other assignments
- LMS – HVACRedu.net
- Midterm (from lectures & labs, and any assigned chapter readings up to midterm date)
- Final (from lectures & labs, and any assigned chapter readings inclusively)
AC Tool Kit
(This is not required)
- Slip-Joint Pliers
- Crescent Wrench
- Flaring Tools and Block
- Digital Multimeter with Clamp on Ammeter (DMM)
- Small Tubing Cutter
- Large Tubing Cutter
- 6 in 1 Screwdriver
- ¼” Nut Driver
- 5/16” Nut Driver
- 8” Adjustable Pliers (Channel-locks)
- Wire Stripper (2)
- Pocket Digital Thermometer
- Refrigeration Service Wrench
- Bottle of Gas Leak Detector (soap bubbles)
- Schrader core remover
- Lineman’s Pliers
- Wire Crimpers/Cutters
- Open End and Box Wrench Set
- Socket Set
- Refrigeration Manifold Gauge Set with Hoses
- Allen Wrench Set